Also, please see the below in regard to our Calgary trip in 2011. Nominal deposits are due February 28...an extension from the original date. We have terrific response so far...and want to get a good idea SOON of how many Rounders are planning on going. The best way to count you in is to send in your registration and deposit. I really want each of you to join us if you can. This will be a memorable week and experience! 

 

See you Tuesday!
 
Bill

Registration will be available at each of the next rehearsals. All members NEW AND OLD must complete the registration process!

 

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Your Rounders are a 501 (3)(C) organization and all donations may be tax deductible. Please contact your tax professional/advisor. 

 

Please note, a donation is not requirement for band membership.

As we look to start our 2010 season...the topic of attendance is on our minds.

 

The Rounders are an amazing organization made up of unique individuals from many walks of life. You are a "volunteer" here because you love this organization and because of your love of playing music (must be close to Valentines day with all these "L" words). We want you here...en masse...as one of the many things that make our Rounders so unique is our combination of size and quality.

 

Being said...we have such a short time together in rehearsal toward placing this quality product on the Street. Each rehearsal builds on the last toward perfecting not only the notes, but also any cuts, tempo changes, dynamic needs, and intonation challenges that, left un-checked, will deteriorate the quality of our sound and performance.

 

On the Street...our minimal marching practice(s) need each individual member to focus on the difference between left-right-left and right-left-right; as well as your 4-step spacing and your alignment with your center-guide. There is a lot to perfect in just a few short rehearsal hours.

 

In years past...we have had members come to perform after only attending a rehearsal-or-two. This is a Directors nightmare. Your creative staff needs to take a hard-stance on attendance this year, and in subsequent years, toward placing the highest quality, largest-sized performing group possible in front of the community.

 

So...what is policy?

 

First...we recognize that you are a volunteer...and Thank You! But to perform as a Rounder, we ask that you plan to be at 100% of the rehearsals. Rehearsals are scheduled WELL in advance as a guide for you to work around and plan for. "Stuff" happens...and if your circumstances see you missing one rehearsal, we'll look the other way (as we know you'll be practicing hard as make-up!). Unfortunately...if you find yourself needing to miss two, we do want you back as a Rounder and look forward to your participation the following year. Simple enough?

 

As for our performances. We've chosen key events this season to highlight your talents and the ever infamous Rounders Sound! All of our rehearsals and social interaction large just leading-up to these key events. Whether it be our "local" gigs in St. Pete...or the highly anticipated Chasco Parade in New Port Richey; performances are mandatory with very few exceptions.

 

We can only think back to the near disastrous field show prior to Macy's where, at Tarpon Springs High School, in front of a LARGE crowd 60-or-more Rounders chose not to participate. What product was placed on the field THAT night?

 

We want you there...and, frankly, need you there at each and every event as what would the Rounders be without YOU anyway?

 

So as we start 2010...have fun, enjoy the camaraderie, come to rehearsal, and come to each performance. This is part of what keeps this organization (YOUR organization) successful and keeps the community wanting more.

 

Best!

 

Your Second Time Arounders have been invited to participate in the 2011 Calgary Stampede in majestic Calgary, Alberta Canada July 7-13, 2011. "Details" as previously communicated (see newsletter archieves links below) and as in the trip packet link below.

 

The trip packets include not only preliminary detail of the Rounders performances and potential side activity, but also full cost options and payment schedules.

 An amazing turnout there was for the Rounders "Second Annual Chili Cook Off" at Fergs's This past Saturday.

 

Rounders and non-Rounders alike mingled together for Chili tastes from the dozens of entrants, the free beer and soft drinks from our sponsors, great music from our DJ's, and to toast the winners.

 

Congratulations to Shelly Anderson and her team for organizing another terrific event!!

 

Joe Deal produced a video of the event: Joe's Chili Cook-Off Video

 

Pictures are available both on the Rounders Facebook Page (link above left) and on Lee Lafleur's Picassa link ("Misc Rounders Photos Link" also link above left).

 

Thanks again to our many sponsors whose donations made both the raffle and the event itself a significant success; as well as to our celebrity judges who made the right choices.

 

The winners were:

 

The best salad bar in town, bread, desert, ice tea and/or lemonade,and "Bingo"!

 

Serving begins at 6:00PM with Bingo calling immediately after dinner!

 

Do you like Jazz, Swing and Big Band Style music then "Voices of Jazz" is looking for you!

 
We are a non-profit organization made up of all volunteers that love to play great music and enjoy entertaining year round. The band has taken a new direction in 2010 and are looking forward to a great year!

 

We are  looking for trumpet, trombone, alto / tenor sax players & a baritone sax player. We are also looking for back up players for bass, electric guitar and drummer.

 

Practices are at the Royal Palms of Largo 200 Lake Ave NE, Largo Fl. from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM every Monday night. If interested in learning more about the band please call Al Phillips at (727)804-9144 anytime after 3:00 PM on weekdays and anytime after 10:00 AM on weekends.

 

The Voices of Jazz our web page is at: www.voicesofjazz.org. If you would like to come out and check out the band and see what we are about you are more than welcome to come out.